On March 19, 2008 (February 12, 2008 in the lunar calendar), the violent incident in Gannan was instigated by separatists and more than 2200 participants to surrender themselves. In March 2008, affected by the violent incidents of beating, smashing, looting and burning in Lhasa, Xizang, from March 14 to 19, lawless elements instigated people who did not know the truth to carry out beating, smashing, looting and burning activities in Gannan Prefecture. They carried out beating, smashing, looting and burning activities in six counties (cities) of Xiahe, Hezuo, Luqu, Maqu, Zhuoni and Diebu in Gannan Prefecture, destroying and burning 4279 houses of various types, damaging and burning 74 vehicles, 622 power supply facilities, 590 water supply facilities, There are 278 heating facilities. This resulted in direct economic losses of approximately 230 million yuan here. As of April 8, Gannan Prefecture has detained 432 people and arrested eight people in accordance with the law. He also said that during this incident, a total of 2,204 people surrendered themselves. Due to the minor circumstances of the crime and a good attitude towards admitting guilt, 1,870 people have been released. 519 monks surrendered themselves, and 413 have been released.